St.Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli was established in 1844. By the Fathers of Society of Jesus, is an affiliated first grade college of the Bharathidasan University.

It was affiliated to the then Madras University in 1869 and acquired the five star status, awarded by NAAC in 2000. It was recognised by UGC as a college with potential for excellence (CPE) and was reaccredited by NAAC with A+ grade in 2006.

The College is owned by the Society of St.Joseph's, a body registered under societies regulation act in 1860, having its office at Tiruchirappalli. The Jesuit College trains young men and women of quality to be leaders in all walks of life so that they may serve the people of the nation in truth, justice and love.

"Pro Bono If Vero" (For the Good and the True), the St. Joseph's College has always upheld and radiated Goodness and Truth in its endeavour to impart quality in higher education. This educational establishment has been instrumental in churning out thousands of truly educated persons, physically fit and intellectually well equipped. Thus, this College stands for what is best in education.

The College blazon is a distinctive badge expressing its aim and ideal. It bears azure, with Tiruchirappalli Rock and College Church for distinctive features. The conspicuous Palm Tree in the middle is the Emblem of the East. It bears in fesse, a bow, and above it is the monogram of the Society of Jesus. Its crest is a royal crown and a lily issuant, both in honour of the college Patron, St. Joseph, the crown to signify that he was of David's royal blood, and the lily to signify his spotless purity. Thus the whole in ordinary language would read: The College of St. Joseph conducted by the Members of the Society of Jesus at Tiruchirappalli in the East.

VISION

"To form through intellectual inquiry and experiential learning, globally competent, committed and holistic persons to become men and women in the service of others and empowered to live and promote just, humane life"

MISSION

To foster learning environment wherein students of diverse background can develop their unique gifts and build competencies through reflection, service and creation of knowledge.

To serve continually as a University College of holistic learning and demonstrate best practices with innovative and value-driven pedagogy.

To make significant contributions in higher education through Teaching, Training and Research.